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LY09 AZL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,635 mi
Last recorded72,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 AZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion on rear subframe/axle, rear exhaust and rear coil springs

Pass 2 Aug 2024 69,620 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 69,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OSR Tail light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 64,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OSR Tail light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,101 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bonnet and roof top peeling away and has deteriorated the paint work please advise.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 47,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn low on extreme inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,454 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,316 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,187 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 26,187 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,896 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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LY09 AZL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY09 AZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY09 AZL registered?

LY09 AZL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 AZL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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